Cherry Bomb
Ash · Free All Angels
immortal youth a libertine
is she real or just a dream
my heart beats fast like benzedrine
everytime that she walks by
sends shivers down my spine
makes me want to die
she is out there on her own
perfection in her chromosomes
she walks by i need to know
her blood red lips as soft as snow
everytime that she walks by
sends shivers down my spine
makes me want to die
oh yeah, she's a cherry bomb
she's a bullet in my head
pull the trigger and i'm dead
uh uh uh oh, oh yeah
when she walks across the floor
electric shock and my heart is raw
is she real or just a dream
my heart beats fast like benzedrine
everytime that she walks by
sends shivers down my spine
makes me want to die
oh yeah, she's a cherry bomb
she's a bullet in my head
pull the trigger and i'm dead
uh uh uh oh, oh yeah
she's a cherry bomb
she's a bullet in my head
pull the trigger and i'm
she's a cherry bomb
dream about her in my bed
pull the trigger and i'm dead
uh uh uh oh, oh yeah
uh uh uh oh, oh yeah
uh uh uh oh, oh yeah
About Cherry Bomb
Ash's "Cherry Bomb" stands as a defining track on the album *Free All Angels*, exemplifying the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic sensibility. Released in the early 1980s, the recording captures the raw, driving rhythms and atmospheric textures that became hallmarks of their discography. The song reflects the era's fascination with sci-fi themes and dystopian narratives, a motif frequently explored across Ash's other works like *Intergalactic Sonic 7s* and *Nu-Clear Sounds*. Musically, the track balances aggressive instrumentation with a haunting vocal delivery, creating a sound that resonated deeply within the post-punk and new wave communities. It serves as a testament to the band's ability to craft memorable, high-energy anthems that transcended their immediate genre to influence subsequent acts. The recording remains a significant piece of early 80s music history, showcasing the innovative approach Ash brought to the genre during their formative years.